An Invitation To Artists Who Work In Large Format

Submitted. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre & Chilliwack Visual Artists Association collaborate on a project that provides the opportunity for Artists who work on a large scale to display their art-work in the lobby of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

The display will continue to rotate twice a year in January & July. Ongoing submissions accepted. Adjutication takes place in the month prior.

All media is acceptable but must be able to be displayed in a hanging mode either on a wall or in front of a window. A limited number of freestanding pieces will also be considered. All submissions will be juried and if accepted, then the artist will be expected to sign a contract.

The subject can range from local interest to anything related to the Visual or Performing Arts.

There is no limit to the number of pieces submitted provided that each piece is no less than 4ft x 6ft .

Larger is better.

“Work in progress” will require a detailed description; progress sketches and an idea of the overall size and include the anticipated date for completion. It should be noted that there is no guarantee that a work in progress, even if accepted at the concept stage will be displayed.

To respond to this invitation please complete a Lobby Artwork Submission Form (available from the CVAA website or can be picked up from the Cultural Centre Box Office on Corbould St.) and mail it along with a CD or good quality photographs of your art-work and, if possible, an Artists Statement to:

Lobby Display Project

c/o Michael Cade,

Chilliwack Cultural Centre,

9201 Corbould St.,

Chilliwack, BC. V2P 4A6

Or just drop it off at the Cultural Centre Box Office at the same address.

Deadline for receiving January submissions is November 1stt2017.

If accepted then the Artist will be notified by December 15th 2017. and will be asked to complete a Contract.

Installation Febrary 6th 2018

Criteria:

Size: Minimum size 4ft x 6ft. larger is preferred.

Media: Any medium providing it is suitable to hang on a wall or in front of a window. A limited number of freestanding pieces will be considered.

Style: No Limit. Work must be the original creation of the artist. Copies or prints will not be accepted.

Content: The subject can range from local interest to anything related to the Visual or Performing Arts.

Value: No limit providing a contract is signed.

Sales: All sales will be conducted through the CCC Box Office.

Commission: 20% will be deducted payable to the Cultural Centre.

Delivery & Pick up: will be the sole responsibilty of the a Chilliwack Visual Artists Association and Chilliwack Cultural Centre

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